Moonstone, Inspired by Moonlight
The Romans have adored moonstone for many centuries, they had a simple explanation for the gorgeous sheen seen in this gem. They were sure that moonstone was formed from frozen moon rays. The gemstone acquired religious significance as the Greeks and Romans associated it with their lunar gods and goddesses. If you want a scientific explanation for the romantic sheen seen on moonstone, this information should be of interest to you.
The internal structure of moonstone is formed of multiple layers. When light strikes the gem, it enters the stone and is diffracted within these layers. This diffraction of light generates the soft glow that you see on the moonstone. A gemologist would tell you that, moonstone is a feldspar and has a opalescent luster. Science and lectures aside, a moonstone ring is an awesome jewel to wear.
Since the sheen or shimmer seen on a moonstone is an optical effect, you can see a change in the position and appearance of the sheen when you look at the same stone from different angles. This dynamic appearance of the shimmer led people in ancient times, to believe that the stone was capable of displaying the phases of the moon. Indians believe that, wearing moonstone or keeping a piece near your bed, results in you having pleasant dreams. This has resulted in the gemstone being referred to as the 'dream stone'. Arab women are known to wear the gem inside their robes, moonstone is believed to be a symbol of fertility.
A gemstone with such a mysterious glow can be expected to be rich with folklore and traditions, moonstone lives up to that expectation. It is believed that by wearing a moonstone, a person experiences an enhancement in the emotional and subconscious part of the mind. It is this emotional angle that have it the name 'lovers stone'. Wear a moonstone to bring harmony and understanding to your home, that is what many crystal healers recommend even today.
As you admire the natural beauty of the moonstone, don't forget that gem does owe part of that beauty to humans. If you look at a piece of rough moonstone before it is cut, shaped and polished, you will have absolutely no idea of how gorgeous the cut and polished stone would be. It was the mind of humans that imagined, experimented and delivered the hidden beauty of the gem.
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